Ticks and fleas sometimes get the best out of our dogs. It’s absolutely irritating for the dogs to be scratching all the time, and heartbreaking for us humans to see our pets scrambling to scratch their hard-to-reach areas.

Luckily, there are several dog flea control methods to help out our furry friends. The most common is to use a flea powder, which can be applied directly to the dog’s skin. Rub the powder all over the back and abdomen to make sure it gets to areas where fleas are always present. Another option is to give and orally-administered medicine to dry out the fleas. This is ideal for dogs with thicker coats, where powder may not be able to reach deeply. Third is the use of a flea control soap, which can be used on all dogs during bath time.